TOMAHAWK SRL Secures Major Order for DualTech Water Treatment Technology

TOMAHAWK SRL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Star8 Corp, has recently clinched an impressive €4.5 million order that marks the beginning of a promising partnership aimed at tackling environmental challenges through cutting-edge technology. This initial contract could potentially expand to over €45 million over the next seven years, depending on market demand and the success of the innovative G-COLLIDER system.

The Partnership's Mission

The collaboration involves three key players: TOMAHAWK SRL, WHARPS TECHNOLOGIES MALTA LTD, a leader in hydrodynamic cavitation processes based in Malta, and LIXTARS LTD, a UK-focused company specializing in advanced thermal treatments and water purification solutions. Together, they seek to develop, manufacture, and globally market a revolutionary water treatment system capable of effectively eliminating PFAS contaminants—a critical environmental concern.

Addressing a Global Crisis

PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals,” are synthetic compounds widely used since the 1940s due to their desirable properties such as water and grease resistance. However, their resilience also leads to significant environmental and health risks, as these substances can persist in nature and accumulate in the human body, potentially causing serious health issues, including cancer and metabolic disorders. Conventional water treatment techniques have struggled to remove PFAS effectively, often resulting in contamination being transferred to solid waste, thereby complicating disposal and treatment efforts.

The G-COLLIDER System Explained

The G-COLLIDER system emerged as a groundbreaking solution engineered to fully vaporize PFAS molecules into harmless by-products. This advanced mechatronic platform employs two innovative technologies to tackle both water and industrial waste:

1. NANOSTARS REACTOR: This technology, developed by WHARPS, utilizes hydrodynamic cavitation to create ultrafine bubbles that generate extreme temperatures and pressures, effectively breaking down PFAS at a molecular level.

2. Advanced Gasification: Developed by LIXTARS, this process operates at temperatures exceeding 1,800°C, ensuring the complete destruction of PFAS in solid and semi-solid waste, converting hazardous materials into clean syngas, a renewable energy source.

By integrating these two technologies, the G-COLLIDER system promises to revolutionize the treatment of PFAS-laden water and sludge, establishing itself as a first-of-its-kind all-in-one solution.

Unique Advantages Over Traditional Methods

Unlike conventional treatment methods—such as activated carbon filtration or reverse osmosis—that merely separate PFAS compounds from water without eliminating them, G-COLLIDER destroys PFAS completely, thus avoiding the creation of secondary waste. The advanced capabilities of this system allow it to serve as a viable alternative to more complex and costly solutions such as supercritical water oxidation.

A Bright Future and Strong Market Potential

Ewa Milewska, CFO of WHARPS TECHNOLOGIES MALTA LTD, has pointed out the immense market potential for PFAS remediation technologies, estimating the global market at over $250 billion. Increasing regulatory scrutiny in both the US and Europe is driving demand for effective solutions. The G-COLLIDER system is poised to capture a significant share of this rapidly growing market by offering one of the only fully integrated options ensuring complete PFAS elimination.

Looking Ahead

The roadmap laid out for the partnership includes not just the initial order of 50 systems within the first three years but aims for over 500 units produced and deployed in total over the following seven years, alongside the introduction of more than 1,000 NANOSTARS REACTORS in various locations worldwide.

As they embark on this ambitious journey, TOMAHAWK SRL continues to showcase its commitment to environmental sustainability, leveraging advanced technologies to develop solutions that address some of the most pressing issues related to water contamination. With its innovative approach, TOMAHAWK is not just aiming to transform the water treatment landscape but also contributing to the broader objective of achieving a PFAS-free future.

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